Chief and Council Elections occur every 4 years. The last election was in 2023
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There are 5 founding families
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Candidates are nominated to represent each family group
SFN Members are nominated for each family. Sometimes one person runs unopposed, sometimes several individuals are nominated and run for the position of Family Councillor.
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Election of council members
Eligible SFN Members vote for their chosen candidates to represent each family.
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Acclamation
Of the 5 elected Councillors, any of them can put their name forward to run for Chief. If only one Councillor is nominated, then they are declared Chief by Acclamation.
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Chief election
If more than one Councillor runs, then an election is held in which all eligible SFN members vote for their preferred candidate.
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The new Chief & Council
Once the ballots are counted, the winner is declared and the new Chief & Council attend a Swearing-In ceremony, officially establishing them as Saulteau's new Band Leadership.
